Event

NITRA Hosts National Conference On Innovations In Protective Textiles

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

The National Conference on Innovations in Protective Textiles was grandly inaugurated on April 9, 2026, at the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh. Organised with the support of the National Technical Textiles Mission

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

India Accelerates Promotion Of Agro-Textiles Under National Technical Textiles Mission

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

India is stepping up efforts to advance agro-textiles as a key driver of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020 to boost the country’s technical textiles ecosystem. As part of this mission, the Ministry of Textiles has approved 14 targeted research and development projects focused on

Product Launch & Innovation

India Develops Indigenous Heat Resistance Testing Systems For Protective Textiles

Textile Insights November 11, 2025

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, has supported the development of three indigenous instruments to test convective, radiant and contact heat resistance in protective textiles. The systems, developed by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), mark a major step toward self-reliant testing capabilities in India’s

Special Report

From Fabric To Experience: How India’s Textile Industry Is Stitching A New Future

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

India’s textile industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. The value of textiles is now defined by the experience around the product. What talks is the design story, the convenience of discovery and delivery, the credibility of manufacturing practices, and the promise of durability and care. In this ‘experience economy,’ customers are no longer buying only […]

Event

PHDCCI To Host Technical Textiles Conference In Ludhiana On July 25

Textile Insights July 18, 2025

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), is set to organize a one-day Conference on Technical Textiles on 25th July 2025 at the CICU Complex, Focal Point, Ludhiana. This industry-focused conference aims to bring together key […]

Special Report

T&A Sector Poised To Reap Benefits From National Manufacturing Mission

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Amidst global uncertainties arising out of tariff war and geopolitical headwinds, the Union government is gearing up to strengthen the country’s manufacturing ecosystem. In one of its latest initiatives, the government is currently in the process of chalking out a roadmap for the ambitious National Manufacturing Mission which was announced by the Union Finance Minister

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Will Continue To Be A Key Driver for Textile Industry’s Growth and Global Positioning: S. Periasamy

Textile Insights February 18, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the

Economy

India Among Top Global Textile Exporters, Employs Over 45 Million: Economic Survey

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Economic Survey highlights India’s position as the sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel globally, with exports worth USD 34 billion in 2023. The sector remains a key contributor to GDP, industrial production, and employment, directly engaging over 45 million people, including a significant rural and female workforce. Nearly 80% of India’s textile

Industry

Centre Approves Start-Ups, Education Grants & Skill Development In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in the 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission, approved multiple initiatives to boost innovation, education, and skill development in the sector. The committee sanctioned four start-ups under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles

Event

Messe Frankfurt India And Austrian Fibers Institute To Host Dornbirn GFC At Techtextil India 2025

Textile Insights January 15, 2025

As global demand for technical textiles continues to rise, India is emerging as a hub for innovation and growth in this sector. Recognizing the immense potential of this evolving market, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India has announced a landmark collaboration with the Austrian Fibers Institute. This strategic partnership will bring the Asia edition of the […]